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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
CENTRAL FLORIDA ELECTRIC
NRC Hears Complaints From Residents
COOPERATIVE, INC.
In a public meeting held in Crystal River on Sept. 23 regarding the draft environ-
mental impact statement for the proposed nuclear plant to be built in Inglis which will house
ANNUAL MEETING
two nuclear reactors, the most vocal opponent was Robert Smith, whose Inglis property is
OCTOBER 2, 2010
next to the proposed site.
Smith questioned why Crystal River was not a suitable site for the proposed Inglis
The event will have “Early Bird
plant (as it already has a nuclear power plant and a coal-fired power plant), but was told by
Drawings” free door prizes and soft drinks.
NRC officials that Progress Energy is responsible for picking the site/applying for the com-
Entertainment by The Anchors will high-
bined license to construct and operate the plant. The NRC added that it makes good busi-
light Central Florida Electric Cooperative’s
ness sense to separate the two plants, in the event of a major adverse weather event which,
Annual Meeting this Saturday, October 2,
theoretically, could take out both plants if they were in the same location.
2010.
Smith told The Newscaster in an interview that his property “backs up” to the
The business meeting will include
Member registration will begin at
nuclear plant. He has long questioned the safety of living so close to the proposed nuclear
presentation of reports from President Ran-
8:00 a.m. and close at the end of the business
plant and posed these questions at the meeting: are there health studies of people who live
dy Mikell, General Manager Mike Campbell
meeting. You may register at any table.
within a mile of a nuclear plant or on the devaluation of properties near nuclear plants; in
and Secretary/Treasurer Tony Weeks.
Entertainment will begin at 8:15
which direction would the ground water flow beneath the proposed plant; what is the direc-
Robert Beauchamp of Beauchamp
a.m. The business session will begin at
tion the wind would most often blow; what would be the effect of the salt drift on metal cars
& Edwards, CPA will announce the Trustee
10:00 a.m. and drawings for cash and prizes
and roofs; what are the potential effects of the continuous noise and lights; and where will
election results from Districts 4, 6, and 8.
will begin at the end of the business session.
nuclear waste be stored on the property and how long will it be stored there.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT YOUR 2010 ANNUAL MEETING
Officials said the impact to wetlands would be moderate, that the area had already
been disturbed by logging and forestry management. At the peak of construction, the project
A Partial List of Prizes are Shown Below:
would create 3000 jobs, but that figure will decrease to 800 permanent jobs.
Other concerns/questions brought forth by atendees: why not persue wind powere
rather than nuclear power; infrastructure needs the plant would create for the nearby town
4-Quart Slow Cooker, Ceiling Fan, Toaster
Lawson Products
of Inglis; the effect of tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. One woman asked the
Food Chopper, George Foreman Grill, Toaster Oven
Lawson Products
NRC to revoke the license, as she said the power plant is not needed.
(3) $50.00 Gift Cards
Drummond Community Bank
Betty Berger, Inglis, a citizen advocate for clean water, stated her major concern is
(3) Certificates for Free Oil Changes
White Ford Company
the risk of the contamination of fresh water with salt water, because the project willl need
Hand Mixer
Florida Transformer, Inc.
to pipe salt water for 13 miles to use as a coolant. Several proponents of the project made
22-Quart Roaster Oven
Langdale Forest Products Co.
statements: our country needs to set the bar for the world in reducing carbon emissions; the
4-Slice Toaster, 7 Qt. Crock Pot, Mr. Coffee
Musgrove Constructon, Inc.
power plant could be the starting poin in economic recovery for the state; a landowner next
Gator Gift Assortment
Spann’s Heating & Air Conditioning
to the Crystal River power plant had nothing but praise for the Crystal River facility.
Weather Radio
Tex Onsite
Motorcycle Fatality
(2) $50.00 Gift Cards
Anderson Columbia Co., Inc.
- Continued from page 1
Mr. Coffee
McLean Engineering Co., Inc.
side lane as he approached the intersection, and the driver of the car, a 2005 Chevrolet, 33
$100.00 Gift Card
Brame Architects
year-old Stephanie Nicole Chewning, of Inverness, was stopped at a red light at the inter-
Binoculars, Food Processor, Deep Fryer
Davey Tree Expert Company
section of S. Highview Ave. and Hwy. 44. Chewning apparently made a right turn onto
Cordless Drill, Swivel Stool
Davey Tree Expert Company
S.R. 44 into Lafferty’s path. The front of Lafferty’s motorcycle collided with the left rear of
(2) $50.00 Gift Cards
Cooperative Finance Corporation
Chewning’s car, which caused the motorcycle to overturn onto its right side, and Lafferty
Collapsible Garden Bag, (2) Tool Sets
Jacksonville Specialty Advertising
was thrown from the motorcycle. Lafferty, who was wearing a helmet, died. Chewning,
Plant
Hardeetown Nursery
who apparently was not injured, was charged with violating the right-of-way by making a
(2) $50.00 Gift Cards
Utility Support Systems, Inc.
right turn on a red traffic light. Lafferty was the owner of Comfort Mattress in Homosassa,
Dozen Roses
Fernwood Flowers & Gifts
located at 5775 S. Suncoast Blvd. (U.S. Hwy. 19).
Toaster Oven
Tri-State Utility Products, Inc.
Conspiracy Charge  - Continued from page 1
Fabric Steamer, Toaster, Electric Knife, Slow Cooker
GRESCO
Steam Iron, Blender, George Foreman Grill
GRESCO
Jefferson went with deputies to Simmermon’s home in Homosassa, and he agreed
Free Yearly Check-up on AC/Heat Unit
Akins Heating & Air, Inc.
to speak with them. simmermon corroborated Jefferson’a story and added that he (Simmer-
48-Quart Ice Chest & Water Cooler
Hillman Supply Company, Inc.
mon) had distracted the victim, while Jefferson stole the safe. Simmermon gave his portion
(3) $50.00 Gifts Cards
Purvis, Gray & Company
of the money to deputies.
$25.00 Gift Card
Kimball Midwest
The deputy, along with Jefferson and Simmermon, went to Sunny View Ln., re-
(2) Jackets & Blanket
Natl. Rural Telecomm. Cooperative
trieved the safe and returned all the belongings to the victim. Both men were placed under
(3) Three-Night Getaways
Florida Monthly Magazine
arrest and transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility, charged with one count of
(3) $50.00 Gift Cards
Milsoft Utility Solutions
conspiracy to commit grand theft, one count of grand theft and one count of criminal mis-
Quilt
Log Cabin Quilters
chief. Each man’s bond was set at $6,500.
1 - $500.00 Cash Prize
Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Property Bargains
6 - $100.00 Cash Prizes
Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc.
16 - $50.00 Cash Prizes
Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc.
100 - $25.00 Cash Prizes
Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
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Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
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Saturday 5 am - 2 pm
and seller may consider owner financing with acceptable
terms.
Dine-In
Diamond Investments, Inc.
“We have rentals, call & let us
or Call-Ahead
Darryl A. Diamond
know what you need”
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
Licensed Real Estate Broker
352-447-4442
447-4047
Real Estate Investment Consultant
(at C.R. 40)
Shell Gas
352-
Darryl & Vicki Diamond
www.diamondhomesandland.com
Inglis, Florida